HISTORY 20 - UNIT ONE - READING LIST - RESOURCE = World History - Patterns of Civilization
(THE RUSH TOWARDS W.W.1)
TEXT UNIT 7 - THE AGE OF EUROPEAN DOMINANCE
1851-1876 ... Ch. 24 - Economic Expansion & Nationalism - pg 546
Key Terms - Socialism, utopian socialism, scientific socialism, bourgeoisie, proletariat, communism, suffrage,
realism, realpolitick, Kaiser.
Read & Understand 1,2,3 ... (summaries p566)
1.
Industrialism Created a World Economy ... 546-550 ... RQ#1, 2b, 3, 5ab.
Interdependence among countries for resources an products has created a global economy. Before the
technological advances of the l9th Century, manufacturers waited months for materials & products to be
shipped between continents. The invention of steamships and railroads dramatically reduced these wait
times. They demanded more materials, more quickly. Also, as longer trade routes became more
practical, merchants began to expand into foreign markets. International competition was heating up on
the economic front.
2.
Working People Gained More Influence ... 550-554 ... RQ#1ab, 3abc, 4.
Why did socialism appeal to so many of the working class people in the l9th Century? Changes gave
workers more money and a heightened desire for equality. National health insurance, social security and
Unemployment benefits came from these early roots. Karl Marx thought that the workers should own the
means of production, not the rich capitalists who kept getting richer. (new social contract?) The rise of
unions prompted workers to 'revolt' against the capitalists (employers)
3.
Italy & Germany Formed Nations ... 555-561 ... RO #4, 5, 6, 7, 9. **CT#1 0**
Realpolitik echoed the realism in art and literature. 'The end justifies the means?' Nationalist leaders
relied less on romantic ideals and more on practical realities (real politiks). Ruthlessness, shrewd
manipulation and effectiveness characterized the new style of diplomacy. When Italy (1870) and
Germany (1871) re-united, a new 'Balance of Power' not only in Europe, but what would amount to a
global competition for power had started.
4.
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS ... p566... Reviewing the Facts #8 & 9
5.
**DISCUSSION QUESTIONS... Critical Thinking #1 & 4**
1875-1914...Ch. 25 - The Age of Imperialism - pg 568
Key Terms
-imperialism, protectorate, colonization, extraterritorial rights, sphere of influence, intervention
Read & Understand 1,2,3, 4 ... (summaries p590)
1.
Nations Competed for Overseas Empires ... 568-571 ... RO lab, 2ab, 3ab, 4, 5ab
How and why did European nations build great empires? The Industrial Revolution created a huge
producer & consumer demand for raw materials and new markets. European powers prized colonies
that provided such products as rubber, wool etc. In exchange, the industrialized countries exported
machinery, steel, clothing, arms & other manufactured goods to their colonies and took advantage of
lucrative investment opportunities. Many Europeans believed they had the duty (the White Man’s
Burden) to spread Christianity and the benefits of technology to less-developed regions.
2.
Imperialists Divide Africa ... 571-577 ... RO 1 abc, 3ab, 5ab, 8
Compare a map of Africa 1913 with 1878 (90% colonies to 10%) The Suez Canal sped up this process
from Africa through the Middle to the far East. Who owns most of Africa? Good for Africa? Good for???
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HISTORY 20 - UNIT ONE - READING LIST - RESOURCE = World History - Patterns of Civilization
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The British Dominated South Asia...577-580 ... RQ#1, 3, 5
The East India Company tried to reform many aspects of Indian life. The reforms angered many
Uppercaste Hindus who resented British interference with their culture. Following the Sepoy Mutiny, the
British government assumed direct command of India and continued with economic development, not
social.
4.
Imperialism Threatened China... 580-583 ... RQ#1, *'CT6**
Why could China not resist foreign intrusion (map p582)? The growth of anti-British Imperialism is
evident as far back as 1839 letters from Chinese leaders to Queen Victoria. Opium was imported to
China to create an addiction to the drug & British Imperialism? The Treaty of Nanking was the start of a
Century of humiliation for the Chinese.
5.
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS ... p590... Reviewing the Facts #3, 45a, 6b,
6.
**DISCUSSION QUESTIONS... Critical Thinking #1 & 3**
1865-1914 ... Ch 26 - The Turn of the Century - pg 592
Key Terms ---- home rule, anarchist, pogrom
Read & Understand ... 1, 2 .... (summaries p612)
1.
Science Presented New Ideas... 597-600 ... RQ#3 & 4 and **CT#6**
People started to live longer thanks to medical and technological advancements, which provided for an
increase in their standard of living (leisure time). People's ideological beliefs began to change also.
Social Darwinism (survival of the fittest = free economic competition) appealed to more and more people.
2.
Europe Faced Rising Tension... 607-611 ... RQ#2,4a, 6,7 and **CT#9**
European conflict had many influences. Nationalism, Imperialism, Social movement, Technological
advancements, economic competition, and balance of power all somehow impacted upon a very volatile
Europe in the early years of the 20th Century. State rights vs. Individual rights became a key domestic
dispute as the masses challenged old ideologies. Countries clashed over their colonial rights. Social
movements demanded more equality both in economics and in politics. The Balkans became the
Powder Keg of Europe. The fuse was soon to be lit...
3.
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS ... p612... Reviewing the Facts #9a,b
PROCESS: Students are expected to;
1. Read and answer questions as assigned, ready for the due date. **this is critical to your success in H20
2. Participate in class discussion & summary at the conclusion of each reading, take jot notes as required.
3. Participate in the unit summary where we discuss the massive changes in Europe & the world and deal
with the question of what were the causes of W.W.I! (overhead notes/handout)
PRODUCT: Students will create;
DUE DATES will be set in class, note them!!
1-
A list of answers to the assigned questions, as well as vocabulary understanding (definitions?)
2-
Maps #1 & 2 (assignment sheet in class)
3-
A CONCEPT MAP as a unit project (causes of WW1)(assignment sheet in class)
This activity will be dealt with in-class and will be completed during in-class time. The student should expect
to have to prepare some of this assignment at home & during work time in class. *a complete h/o on
“Concept Mapping how to & evaluation” will be dealt with in class**
The concept map must answer the question - WHAT WERE THE CAUSES OF THE WORLD WAR ONE?
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